Has anybody used these blades in a wooded lawn type of environment? How robust are they?
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I have hills, trees, and lots of twigs/sticks on four acres. Blades do get nicks but filed out to new edge.
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They are more heavy than stock blades...almost 1/16" thicker. I cut 5 acres with some maples and oaks four times know and they are still doing well. Hope that helps
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They are more heavy than stock blades...almost 1/16" thicker.I cut 5 acres with some maples and oaks four times know and they are still doing well.Hope that helps
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We live in South Central Missouri with a lot of trees in our yard. After a storm, there are too many branches to pick up so we just mow and mulch most of them and these blades hold up very well.
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You have a nice saw. I believe you have a 1" arbor so this blade will work fine. The one problem I have with Forrest blades is they seem to want to spread throughout the shop one you use one, you'll want them everywhere, I have five including a dado for the table saw. Keep the pitch off with a good resin cleaner. If they become dull from use or you hit a nail (made me sick when I did) send them to Forrest to have them reconditioned, it will be money well spent. Be safe, have fun.bob
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Yes!! And I have to say they r very very very durable. Crashed mine in a bean field and couldn't find it for 2 weeks. After rain and sun and mud and dirt I charged it back up after finding it and it took right off and worked fine. No bends or broken blades nothing. The front decal cover came off but it still works fine.
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they are pretty sharp...i did take a flap disk sander wheel on a grinder to mine just to knock the paint off...i was waiting for the oil to drain anyway ...these blades are much thicker and i'm sure they will last 2x as long as the factory blades
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I bought the set for my son. I have used blades like these and they have no problem cutting thru wood withe the wood blades and the metal blades will cut thru some metals.
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I have purchased blades from Grizzly as well as online. A word of advise,don't get the least expensive blades you can find. They don't hold up and have a tendency to bounce a lot.
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I received two with my order for a 42" Craftsman mowing deck. I've used them for two seasons and they work GREAT. I use them with and without my bagger, both uses are giving excellent results. I mow between 2.5" and 3" and have not noticed a difference in the result. Best blade I've found for my machine.
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yes. I bought them about two months ago and they're amazing. I've used them to cut weeds wooden planks and to put them to the test sheet metal and they are still Sharp. they may be a little cheaply made but I enjoy them and would recommend them to anyone. So to answer your question, yes they are very durable.
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I wouldn't attempt to use it for that application. Worked well on the small diameter tree limbs it was designed for. The blades did wear quickly but I put it through the ringer.
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I have been using Wilkinson double edge blades and they are very sharp and reliable.
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They are fantastic! I've owned them for about 3-4 years, still good as the first day! The blade is sharp and shinny and the Wood set still good as new (even though I Live in a súper humid zone).
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I agree with the previous answer. I use these blades on a JD 320 with a 48c deck with the mulching conversion kit. In the spring I have to cut more often, but no bagging or raking.
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No problem with the blades touching. Blades mulch and clean up grass and leaves great
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Should work well. Bluegrass blades themselves are soft and should be no problem for the mower to cut but Bluegrass lawns overall can get relatively thick, so pushing can get a little difficult if you wait too long between mowings. On occassions when I've skipped a week, I had to make two passes at the lawn, lowering the mow height in between passes.
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I tried a set of the Freud blades and was happy with them. I have run a bit of wood through these blades and they seem to cut just as well. I guess I'll find out how well they last in the long run. I think most of these blades are probably made by the same company and everyone puts their name on them. Laying the Freud, Ridgid and these out together I can't see any difference in them. I guess in a couple of months I'll find out if they hold up as well.
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It depends on the trimmer. You have to look and see if your trimmer model is supported. I have an Echo trimmer and these work well on it. They cut through grass nicely, but wear down pretty quick.
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We used them on gravel and never had a problem with them. Never had to use them on grass.